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Adding Text, Circles & Rectangles to Your Seating Chart

Need to add text to distinguish a section, or an aisle, or wall? Learn how to here!

Updated over 2 weeks ago

👟Walk Through

Right click anywhere on your seat map builder that is blank. This will open up the "Add rectangle, Add Circle, Add Text" key that is at the bottom right of the image below.

Click on the button of your choice to add it to your seat map.

To delete shapes begin by right-clicking on the shape and then click on Delete. Make sure to then click Save in the top right corner of your chart.

Ideas for Using these features:

  • Add a circle or square to indicate your registration table's location

  • Add a circle or square to indicate partial view seating (i.e column in the way)

  • Add text to denote where fire exits are, where there are aisles, etc

Free form added text will overlap, and not hide behind shapes, making them easy to label.

Noteworthy: At this time, the circle can be modified to an oval in draft mode but doesn't render as the same shape created; it will default to a circle. The rectangle does not allow you to tilt at this time.


🎓 Recap

This article explains how to add shapes and text—such as circles, rectangles, or labels—to your On The Stage seating chart. By right-clicking on any blank area within the seat map builder, you can choose “Add text,” “Add circle,” or “Add rectangle.” These visual markers are a helpful way to denote elements like registration tables, aisles, partial-view seating, fire exits, or other venue-specific zones. Once added, shapes and text can be deleted via right-click and always require clicking Save to apply your changes.

🚀 Best Practices for Using Shapes and Labels in Your Seating Chart

  1. 🏷️ Use shapes to identify key areas
    Add circles or rectangles to highlight places like registration tables, concession stands, or backstage zones for internal clarity.

  2. 🚧 Label functional elements clearly
    Use free-form text to mark aisles, fire exits, or columns causing partial views—helping both staff and patrons understand real-world layout features.

  3. 🧹 Keep overlapping minimal
    Since text appears above shapes, organize layouts thoughtfully to ensure labels remain visible and legible.

  4. 🗑️ Remove outdated shapes when layouts change
    Right-click to delete any obsolete markers, and always hit Save afterward to lock in your edits.

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